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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,906.38, 565,138.17 and 152,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,906.38, 565,138.17 and 152,273.94 is: 228,321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,906.38 : 565,138.17 = 152,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,906.38/565,138.17 = 152,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,906.38x = 565,138.17 × 152,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,906.38x = 86,055,815,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,055,815,790.29/376,906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,321.46

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